Cloudland Canyon 50

Rising Fawn, United States • 6-7 Dec 2025

The Cloudland Canyon 50 is a trail running event held at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia. It features multiple race distances including a 50-mile, 50K, 25K, and 5-mile run over a scenic and challenging course. The terrain includes rolling hills, significant elevation gains (up to 7,500 ft for the 50-mile), and descents into the canyon, passing waterfalls and offering expansive valley views.

The event emphasizes a fun, safe, and memorable experience rather than extreme difficulty. Participants receive a pint glass and beanie, with medals awarded for the longer distances. The race supports the park through donations and is held annually in early December. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
7500 m+
50 Miler
50 km
4500 m+
50k
25 km
2900 m+
25k
5 mi
500 m+
5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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